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Since 1999, Neil has studied with Dr. Reggie Ray, one of Trungpa Rinpoche's close students. As part of this tutelage, Neil has attended more than a year's worth of retreats and residential programs under the direction of Dr. Ray and the Dharma Ocean Foundation. Founded by the former in 2005, Dharma Ocean's essential aim is to help us “fully open to our deepest selves.” Rigorous and thorough, Neil's training in this context has involved extensive engagement with meditative practice and theory. Ultimately, it has stressed the accessibility and relevance of spirituality in our 21st century lives. “Far from being a means of transcending life,” he observes, “this tradition views meditation as a means of entering the world more fully. It encourages us to embrace and trust.” Now a Senior Teacher within Dharma Ocean, Neil offers classes and workshops for new and experienced practitioners in the Victoria area. In addition, he regularly staffs retreats in Colorado and the Pacific Northwest. In recent years, Neil has played a role in both curriculum development and peer training for Dharma Ocean's ever-growing international community. Neil's intuitive work also arises out of his training with Reggie Ray. Reflecting the color and liveliness of Chogyam Trungpa's Tibetan Buddhist heritage, an ability to access the unseen realms around us has become increasingly evident as Neil's meditative practice deepens. Today he offers this gift as a resource for practitioners and non-practitioners alike, finding it an invaluable aid in our shared unfolding. |
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